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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,435

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,791

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteCX-5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $29,645
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $28,503
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo mat 95 95 70
Rear bumper protector 75 75 125
Remote start 495 495 550
Universal garage door opener   350  
Cargo cover     250
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42 48
Cargo mat 78 78 56
Rear bumper protector 62 62 100
Remote start 410 410 440
Universal garage door opener   291  
Cargo cover     200
Options (change) 4,440 4,790 1,055
Options (change) 3,930 4,221 844
Destination 895 895 975
Total Price $27,435 $29,485 $31,675
Total Invoice $25,791 $27,538 $30,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteCX-5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$27,435$29,485$31,675
Adjustments for Features0-275-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,435$29,210$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,791$27,538$30,322
Adjustments for Features0-257-3,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,791$27,281$27,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteCX-5
TrimEXSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,825$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-3,279

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182018
ModelForteCX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.2 in
Length171.3 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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